1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – Autism & Emotional Regulation – Leicester (LE3) Location: Leicester (LE3) Contract Type: Full-time Salary: £89 – £105 per day / £445 – £525 per week Axcis Education is recruiting for a compassionate and consistent 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant to support a secondary-aged pupil with autism at an independent alternative provision in Leicester (LE3). The student can become overstimulated and struggles with confidence, so this role would suit someone calm, patient, and emotionally attuned. The Role: You will: • Support a pupil on a 1:1 basis with Autism Spectrum Condition and sensory sensitivities. • Create a calm, structured routine to support emotional regulation and reduce anxiety. • Use visual tools, low-arousal strategies, and consistent routines to minimise overstimulation. • Build trust and rapport to help the student develop confidence and engagement. • Work collaboratively with SENCOs, therapists, and pastoral teams to review progress. About You: • Experience supporting children with autism and/or emotional regulation needs. • A calm, nurturing, and predictable approach to behaviour support. • Confident using visual aids and sensory tools to manage overstimulation. • Emotionally resilient, patient, and consistent under pressure. • A background in alternative provision, PRU, or therapeutic settings is desirable. Why Axcis Education? • Specialists in SEND and SEMH recruitment with deep sector knowledge. • Strong partnerships with alternative provisions and specialist settings. • Flexible short- and long-term placements to suit your career path. • Competitive daily rates and ongoing access to CPD and training opportunities. If you want to make a real difference to a child who needs structure and understanding, apply now with Allan Elliott at Axcis Education. INDMID<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Allan Elliott on 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4009.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Allan Elliott&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4009</strong></strong>